Prepare against David Krstic

CM · SVN · World #13,214 classical · FIDE ID 14654946

When preparing against David Krstic, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%).

Our database contains 93 games by David Krstic, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Krstic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Krstic before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.

Ratings

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Krstic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Krstic's side.

First moves as White (46 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 63.0% score
  • …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Krstic usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
  • …d5 (35% of these games) — Krstic usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
  • …c5 (9% of these games) — Krstic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 38.2% score
  • …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
  • …d5 (18% of these games) — Krstic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …d6 (6% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)

David Krstic's chess games

All 93 games by David Krstic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 22 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find David Krstic's chess games?

93 games by David Krstic, from Jan 2023 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line David Krstic has played.

What does David Krstic play on the first move as White?

Across 46 games with White in our database, David Krstic opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Krstic answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).

What openings does David Krstic play as White?

As White, David Krstic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does David Krstic play as Black?

As Black, David Krstic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.

What is David Krstic's FIDE rating?

David Krstic is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (May 2026).

How many games has David Krstic played?

Our database contains 93 games by David Krstic, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses (23.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against David Krstic?

93 games by David Krstic reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.

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